WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 25, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 26: Leonard Nimoy
by Michael BaadkeActor Leonard Nimoy portrayed one of the most recognizable characters on American television: Science Officer Spock from Star Trek. -
Mar 24, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 25: Elton John
by Michael BaadkeOne of the most famous musicians of the 20th century, Elton John has been honored for his popular recordings, film scores, and Broadway musicals. -
Mar 24, 2017, 09:00 AM
The Smurfs and emoji deliver messages of happiness on new stamps
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates are spreading happiness with these new stamps. Emoji and smurfs will be featured. -
Mar 23, 2017, 13:00 PM
Great Britain sends David Bowie first-day covers into space for contest
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail launched 52 first-day covers of the David Bowie stamps into space for a contest called “The Stamps That Fell to Earth.” -
Mar 23, 2017, 09:00 AM
East Germany Central Courier Official stamps in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost of the demand appears to be for complete sets. Single stamps and multiples occasionally turn up unrecognized in stamp mixtures and cinderella lots. -
Mar 22, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 23: Akira Kurosawa
by Michael BaadkeThe famous director created more than 30 films over the course of his half-century career, earning an Academy Award in 1990 for lifetime achievement. -
Mar 21, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 22: William Shatner
by Michael BaadkeThe Canadian-born star of the the 1960s TV series Star Trek returned to the role of Captain Kirk for a successful series of Star Trek feature films. -
Mar 21, 2017, 05:00 AM
Three-way joint issue honors 50th wedding anniversary of Denmark’s royal couple
by Denise McCartyDenmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland will participate in a joint issue to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik. -
Mar 20, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 21: Benito Juarez
by Michael BaadkeAn orphan at age 3, Benito Juarez rose to become chief justice of Mexico's Supreme Court, and then served as president for more than a decade. -
Mar 20, 2017, 13:00 PM
A bouquet of spring and summer flowers bloom on recent stamps
by Denise McCartyIn preparation for spring, several postal administrations issued stamps in February and March depicting flowers. -
Mar 19, 2017, 05:00 AM
The many collectible ‘nonstamp stamps’ of Great Britain: Stamp Collecting Basics
by Janet KlugIf you collect stamps from Great Britain, you may have stumbled upon attractive stamps that you cannot find listed in stamp catalogs. -
Mar 18, 2017, 15:00 PM
Silver stamps? Yes, the Netherlands has a whole series of them
by Wayne ChenThis silver stamp series began in 2013 to celebrate the Netherlands’ new king, Willem-Alexander. Nine other silver stamps in 3D relief followed. -
Mar 18, 2017, 05:00 AM
New Great Britain Machin definitives issued for country’s new rates
by Denise McCartyA splash of color has been added to these classic issues from Royal Mail. Five new denominations are also featured. -
Mar 17, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 18: Rudolf Diesel
by Michael BaadkeRudolf Diesel's new engine revolutionized industry after its completion in 1897. Diesel disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1913. -
Mar 17, 2017, 13:00 PM
A 2006 25-shilling Kenya stamp that would make for a nice find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn May 4, 2006, Kenya issued four Fish of Lake Tanganyika stamps: 25-shilling, 55sh, 75sh, and 95sh. That first one is especially elusive. -
Mar 17, 2017, 04:30 AM
Hobby shaken by SFS developments, Iranian religious-themed stamp causes controversy: Week’s Most Read
by Joe O'DonnellAlso this week, readers were interested in posts about the Iranian blowback over a religious-themed stamp, and the issue dates for upcoming U.S. stamps. -
Mar 16, 2017, 05:00 AM
A 528,000-stamp mosaic to honor the Machin design will enter the record books
by Joe O’DonnellThe mosaic employed more than double the number of stamps as the previous record-holder, and took 10 years to complete. -
Mar 15, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 16: Matthew Flinders
by Michael BaadkeIn command of HMS Investigator in 1801, English navigator Matthew Flinders was the first to circumnavigate Australia, confirming it is a continent. -
Mar 15, 2017, 15:00 PM
Mexico’s ‘Little Mules’ have carried stamp collectors a long way
by Fred BaumannThe “Mulitas” stamps are “quite fascinating and enjoyable,” according to the Linn’s reader who suggested the topic. -
Mar 15, 2017, 13:00 PM
BNAPS website is a must-see for all collectors of Canada’s stamps
by William F. SharpeIf you have any interest at all in Canadian stamps, you should visit the British North America Philatelic Society's website.
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